Author Archives: fehlhaber

Prescription for Play

Posted on October 17, 2012 by fehlhaber

A great little film on  the importance of free play in children’s lives. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and author of Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings, and Dr. Marilyn Benoit, … Continue reading →

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Creativity on the Decline in American Schoolchildren

Posted on October 15, 2012 by fehlhaber

Waldorf Education encourages the type of critical thinking too-often being neglected  in other schools today.  This article tells how education – and creative thinking – have changed in the last few decades.   From the author: “Creativity is nurtured by … Continue reading →

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Why Does Arts Integration Work?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by fehlhaber

Arts integration has been shown in brain-based research to improve comprehension and  long-term retention; something Waldorf students and alums can attest to! – Kelly Hiselman A Research-Based Approach to Arts Integration At Bates Middle School in Annapolis, Maryland, arts integration … Continue reading →

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Scientific Inquiry Among the Preschool Set

Posted on October 15, 2012 by fehlhaber

By SINDYA N. BHANOO When engaged in what looks like child’s play, preschoolers are actually behaving like scientists, according to a new report in the journal Science: forming hypotheses, running experiments, calculating probabilities and deciphering causal relationships about the world. … Continue reading →

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The bees are here!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by fehlhaber

Post by Bill Wrinn, guest blogger Last Monday evening saw the arrival of over 5,000 honey bees to the new CAWS bee sanctuary at Moraine Farm. Currently located in the far fields behind the main barn, the new hive is … Continue reading →

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CNN Story on Waldorf Education

Posted on March 16, 2012 by fehlhaber

Another news story on the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, chosen by many families whose parents work in high tech. A follow-up to the New York Times feature article on this school.

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The Gift of Learning — Steiner Waldorf Schools in England

Posted on February 28, 2012 by fehlhaber

An excellent 3 minute film on England’s Steiner Waldorf Schools. The Gift of Learning The longer version is below The Gift of Learning — full length

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A New Short Film on Waldorf Education

Posted on February 26, 2012 by fehlhaber

Why Waldorf — from the Marin Waldorf School

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NBC News Story on Waldorf Education

Posted on December 4, 2011 by fehlhaber

A 2 minute story from NBC Nightly News.  Reporter Rehema Ellis visits the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, recently featured on Page 1 of the New York Times for being a computer-free school frequented by children of high-tech parents in … Continue reading →

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New from The Alliance for Childhood

Posted on November 20, 2011 by fehlhaber

The Crisis in Early Education: A Research-Based Case for More Play and Less Pressure by Joan Almon and Edward Miller This four-page article succinctly makes the case for play-based education. The crisis in early education in the U.S. continues unabated. … Continue reading →

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